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Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
428 Eleanor Dr, New Castle PA 16105 · License #CER-00248505 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 658-4766
- Website
- lawcoymca.org/
- Address
- 428 Eleanor Dr, New Castle PA 16105 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 247 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The following dates of testing the smoke detection system exceeded the required 30 days or less: 6.7.25-7.18.25 and 7.18.25-8.27.25.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contains an emergency plan training that is more than a year old.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance and mandated reporter training. that was more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for Staff #1 contains a written evaluation that is more than a year old.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #1 who has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(see LIS code sheet) was lacking an immunization record.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days(See LIS code sheet), were lacking child health reports.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #5,6 and 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric First Aid.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The files for Staff # 2, 3 and 4 all contain PDE FBI clearances. Staff 2, 3 and 4 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained valid DHS FBI clearances. The file for Staff #5 contains a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #5 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid employment child abuse clearance. The file for Staff #7 was lacking a FBI clearance. Staff #7 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until they have obtained a valid DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
Staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff #6 was lacking proof of qualifications and education.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance name and policy number for the child. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance policy number for the child.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff #1, 2 and 3 all contain Health Assessments that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #1 and #3 both contain TB tests that were obtained after their start dates. The file for Staff #2 contains a TB test that was obtained more than 12 months prior to their start date. The file for Staff #9 was lacking a TB test result.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The facility did not have notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff #6 was lacking two nonfamily references.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
The facility did not have there current provisional Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
One of the exit doors in the main classroom was blocked by a shelf.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
A copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance was not present at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of emergency plan trainings for staff #3 exceeded 12 months (6/10/2022 and 1/29/2024).
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Documentation of completion of the professional development listed in subsections (f)1-9 was dated 3/27/2023, which was more than 90 days from the start date of staff #3 (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of staff #2 contained child abuse (6/25/2018 and 6/29/2023), PA state police (6/25/2018 and 6/29/2023) and FBI (6/29/2018 and 7/11/2023) clearances which are dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
A written evaluation dated 12/29/2022 for staff #2 was observed at the inspection but a current evaluation completed within the last 12 months was not present.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
The file of staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/13/2024, which is after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
The fire drill log did not contain documentation of any fire drills occurring between 2/9/2023 and 10/30/2023.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
The last documented date the fire detection system was demonstrated was on 2/9/2023. Based on a conversation with staff #1, the facility will have annual inspections by a fire safety professional due to there being other programming at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan did not include a contingency plan or contingency fund can help strategize how repairs will be paid, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
The Department was unable to access to the file of facility person #4 at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of review and/or updates to the emergency plan were dated 12/7/2020 and 3/8/2023 which exceeded 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of fire safety training of facility person #2 exceeded 12 months (dated 11/18/2021 and 1/10/2023).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
The file of facility person #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the form dated 11/2015 and not on the newest disclosure statement released prior to their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). Documentation of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance was dated 3/24/2023, which was after the start date of facility person #4 (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
A written evaluation for facility person #2 was dated 12/29/2022 but did not contain previous evaluations to determine the evaluations were completed within 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
In the cabinet above the sink, 3 cans of shaving cream, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children." When asked, facility person #2 stated they were used for art projects for the summer camp children.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The child care room did not contain a first aid kit and a first aid kit was not present in the indoor play space when the children were being cared for in that space.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit in the homework room did not contain soap.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
In the women's restroom, 2 of the 4 toilets did not contain posted handwashing signs. In the men's restroom, 2 urinals and 2 toilets did not contain posted handwashing signs.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
- Violation
The refrigerator in the kitchen, which is used by the facility, did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A daily schedule was not posted in the child care room.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file of child #5 contained the original financial agreement.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number, and child #4 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parents.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
Emergency contact forms were not present for the 7 children receiving care in the homework or in the indoor play space when children were receiving care in the play space.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
The file of facility person #4 did not contain 2 written non-family references.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
- Violation
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the homework room or the child care room.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
At approximately 3:50 pm, facility person #2 brought the 7 children into the homework room from the bus. Some of the children wanted to have a snack. The children were given their snack without washing their hands prior.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
The file of facility person #4 did not contain an initial health assessment prior to working at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
The health assessment of facility person #2 did not contain documentation a physical examination was conducted.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of a completed tuberculosis screening at initial employment was not on file for facility person #4.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
The file of facility person #3 did not state an examination for communicable disease was conducted and the result of that examination.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the review and/or updates to the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #5 exceeded 6 months (dated 2/23/2022 and 9/23/2022).
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility contained documentation of a current emergency drill dated 2/24/2023, but did not contain documentation of prior emergency drills.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
Fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following occasions based on documentation: 4/19/2022 to 6/23/2022 and 11/15/2022 to 1/18/2023.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 3/16/2022 to 4/19/2022, 5/5/2022 to 6/7/2022 to 7/10/2022 to 8/12/2022 and 9/8/2022 to 10/11/2022 to 11/15/2022 to 1/18/2023. Documentation of the last test was dated 2/9/2023 and which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection (3/14/2023).
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted. The certificate which was posted expired on 6/8/2022.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
- Violation
The emergency plan did not contain accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down situation.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
The file of child #1, who was enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not have an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.
The water safety certificate for facility person #2 was provided on 7/15/2022, but was dated 7/14/2022, which is after 7/8/2022, the day facility person #2 was in ratio at the pool.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
Documentation of the submission of, or completion of, a child abuse, PA state police or FBI clearance, NSOR verification certificate and out of state clearances (if applicable) were not provided for facility person #3 as required by the CPSL. A disclosure statement signed and dated by facility person #3, and a witness, was not provided on the day of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
At approximately 10:20 AM, facility person #1 identified 8 young school age children they were supervising in the pool and facility person #2 identified 6 young school age children. Of the 14 children identified, facility person #1 and 2 identified 6 of the same children in their respective groups leaving child #1, 2 and 3 unaccounted for. At approximately 10:35 AM, facility person #1 identified 5 young school age children they were supervising in the pool and facility person #2 identified 5 young school age children. Of the 10 children identified, facility person #1 and 2 identified 2 of the same children, again leaving child #1, 2 and 3 unaccounted for.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8
At approximately 10:20 AM, facility person #1 identified 8 young school age children they were supervising in the pool.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.115(a)(8) · A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction.
Documentation of completed annual water safety instruction of the facility person #2 was dated 7/14/2022, which was after the date of 7/8/2022 when the facility person was observed to be in ratio at the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
While at the pool on 7/8/2022, the facility did not have signed parental consent on the emergency contact forms for the 11 children at the pool to swim. Of the consents were emailed to the certification representative on 7/12/2022 and 7/14/2022, the forms of child #2 and 4 were dated 7/11/2022, after the children were observed swimming on 7/8/2022..
Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
An individual record was not provided for facility person #3.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 2/28/15 and 8/27/20 and two child abuse clearances dated 12/24/13 and 10/30/19 both more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
- Violation
The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment that was lacking a statement that the child was able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
- Violation
The file for Child #1 whose enrollment date was 8/30/21 was lacking a health assessment.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The following dates of testing the smoke detection system exceeded the required 30 days or less: 6.7.25-7.18.25 and 7.18.25-8.27.25.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 8, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #5,6 and 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric First…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 11, 2024 inspection noted: “One of the exit doors in the main classroom was blocked by a shelf.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error